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Hope A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
29 repeat clients
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Hope A.

5.0 out of 5 stars
29 repeat clients
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Durham, NC

Highlights

Hope has Star Sitter status!
Enhanced background check
32 years of experience
Home full time
Can administer medication
Special needs experience

Pet care experience

💜🐾⭐️The Granny Dog Nanny! ⭐️🐾💜

You know that no one loves and cares for you like Grandmas do!! I am an active woman of a certain age who walks 3 miles a day and loves to play with HYPOALLERGENIC dogs (which are the only dogs I can board due to allergies! )that are 25lbs and under, and shower them with lots of cuddles and Granny love!! I have had dogs all my life and have cared for every age and most medical conditions! I will love your pets like they are my very own granddogs!! I also will also follow YOUR instructions to the letter!! Your dogs will enjoy great walks on private wooded trails that are right outside my door, and they can snuggle in bed with me at night!! And you will get tons of photos and videos! Breeds I can accept but are not limited to: Poodles, Bichon, Havernease, King Charles Cavaliers, Schnauzers, Yorkies, Shih Tzus, etc.

Qualifications

29 repeat pet parents
96% response rate
Usually responds in a few minutes
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards
32 years of experience
Oral medication administration
First aid/CPR

Ratings and reviews

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93 ratings
Jennifer C.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Sep 27, 2026

Hope was so good to sully. She was also very kind to take our last minute booking. I would highly recommend her 😊

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Jillian P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Sep 15, 2026

Tilly loves Hope! She had over a week stay and we felt super at ease knowing she was in great hands - lots of walks, cuddles, and play time with the other pups. Thank you Hope!

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Arezou H.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Aug 23, 2026

I feel so lucky to have found Hope! I have two King Charles Cavaliers and they had a great stay. Hope was extremely helpful in letting us visit beforehand, she sent lots of pictures and updates throughout the week, and I could tell from my dogs' reaction that they were well loved and cared for. I highly recommend Hope and will definitely be booking again in the future.

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Olivia W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jul 11, 2026

We couldn’t be happier! Our pup was so happy and comfortable and she was the best communicator!

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Kristie W.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Boarding • Jun 21, 2026

Hope, you are a true gem. We are so thankful to have found you on Rover to care for our pup, Tucker. We knew you would be the perfect Grandma to love on him while we were away, just based on the reviews. Hope have him so many walks in her beautiful neighborhood. She provided lots of pics and updates. She was such a great caregiver and will sbdokutely use her again.

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Jillian P.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Doggy Day Care • Jun 14, 2026

Hope is great! Tilly seemed right at home and got lots of walks, which she loves!

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Calendar and availability

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Schedule

I am a professional portrait and family photographer. I have also ALWAYS had dogs so I'm used to scheduling my life around them!! Your dogs will get lots of one-on-one attention and love! The longest they will ever be on their own is 2 to 3 hours!

Where your pet will stay

Home characteristics

Lives in a house
Has an unfenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has no pets
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 2-4 hours

Safety, trust & environment

Your dogs will have lots of walks through my wooded community and special playtime in my home. They will be free to roam in the house and follow me from room to room! And, of course, they will be allowed to either sleep and cuddle on my bed or in their bed if they prefer!

A typical day

In addition to walks, we will play ball, chase, hide and go seek and other fun games! Let me know what YOUR dog likes to do and I will try to accommodate it!! We will have FUN! And get LOTS of cuddles and LOVE!!

0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
Dogs over 1 year old
Spayed and neutered dogs only
No females in heat
Hope can host up to 2 pets per night
Let me know if your dogs have any special needs, phobias, or allergies!! Also how they get along with other dogs they meet on walks,if they have leash aggression, and if they are 'hunters'!! If you have a harness, please bring it!
Each sitter joining Rover needs to pass a background check. And by booking on Rover, you can get photo & message updates, 24/7 support, and reimbursement for eligible vet care.